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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.46, 6,349.82 and 2,611.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.46, 6,349.82 and 2,611.98 is: 3,604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.46 : 6,349.82 = 2,611.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.46/6,349.82 = 2,611.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.46x = 6,349.82 × 2,611.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.46x = 16,585,602.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,585,602.84/4,601.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.42

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